EU commissioner calls for new Turkey policy

The EU called for a transparent investigation into alleged irregularities during the referendum in Turkey, which gave sweeping powers to president Erdogan. It added that reinstating the death penalty would end the country's EU bid.

Turkish leader dismissed international critics and spoke of reinstating death penalty after referendum win, signalling new era in EU relations.

Following recent important elections, Armenia is taking a balanced approach to its dilemma between relations with the EU and with Russia.

The European Parliament approves including Ukraine in the EU's visa waiver programme after the country was deemed to fulfil all of the conditions.

After winning the presidency by a landslide, Alexander Vucic will be seen as even more crucial for the stability of the Western Balkans, despite concerns over the handling of his powers and closeness with Russia.

Amendments to Ukraine anti-corruption law designed to intimidate civil society and journalists in echoes of "Putin's Russia", NGOs said.

Turkey’s EU quarrel escalated on all fronts over the weekend, amid fresh “Nazi” and “terrorism” jibes. “Not all Turks are little Erdogans,” Juncker said.

EU leaders and MEPs spoke out in defence of the Netherlands, amid renewed calls to freeze negotiation talks with Turkey.

Leaders to pledge “unequivocal support" for Balkan integration amid flare-up in regional tension and concerns on Russian meddling.

Some German MPs calling for Erdogan travel ban over German journalist's arrest, described by Merkel as "bitter and disappointing".

The EU and Serbia have moved a step closer despite regional tensions, with a Serb minister calling the EU "the best place in the world".

The EU Commission will ask the public later this week how the common agricultural policy should be overhauled. Data from the past two decades reveals a catalogue of missed chances and failed reforms.